...DARLING BE HOME SOON... by Joe Cocker --------------------------.............. *from 'Joe Cocker!' (1969)* *CAPO 2nd FRET* (Original Key: ) Intro: Verse 1: Come and talk of all the things we did to-day, Here, and laugh about our funny little ways. While we have a few minutes to breathe, And I know that it's time you must leave. Chorus 1: But darling, be home soon; I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute, if you dawdled. My darling, be home soon; It's not just these few hours, but I've been waiting since I toddled. For the great re-lief of having you to talk to, (talk to). Verse 2: And now, a quarter of my life is almost passed, I think I've come to see myself at last. And I see that the time spent con-fused, Was the time that I spent without you. And I feel my -self in bloom. Chorus 2: But darling, be home soon; I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute, if you dawdled. My darling, be home soon; It's not just these few hours, but I've been waiting since I toddled. For the great re-lief of having you to talk to, (talk to). Interlude: , (x2) , (x2) Chorus 3: But darling, be home soon; I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute, if you dawdled. My darling, be home soon; It's not just these few hours, but I've been waiting since I toddled. For the great re-lief of having you to talk to, (talk to, talk to). Verse 3: Go, and beat your crazy head against the sky, Try and see beyond the houses, and your eyes. It's o-k to shoot the moon. Chorus 4: But darling, be home soon; I couldn't bear to wait an extra minute, if you dawdled. My darling, be home soon; It's not just these few hours, but I've been waiting since I toddled. For the great re-lief of having you to talk to, (talk to). Coda: For the great re-lief of having you to talk to, (talk to, talk to). For the great re-lief of having you to talk to, (talk to, talk to). (Repeat to Fade) CHORD DIAGRAMS: --------------- EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE 320003 x32010 x20033 x02013 323000 xx0212 302210